Photo: Trans Am
Everybody knows what “Smokey and the Bandit” meant for the Trans Am, as sales of this particular model skyrocketed after the film starring Burt Reynolds was released in May 1977.
Therefore, the 1978 Trans Am has become one very appealing purchase, not only for Pontiac fans but also for collectors who want to park an original model in their garage.
Unfortunately, a ’78 Trans Am in mint condition with everything still original costs a small fortune, so the next best option is to get an old unrestored model and work on it until it reverts to the glory it deserves.
The example that we have here could be one of the Trans Ams helping you do this, as according to the Craigslist ad, it’s an all original and unrestored model. The car hasn’t been started in over 26 years, the seller claims, so it goes without saying you shouldn’t expect anything in mint condition under the hood.
On the other hand, the 400-cu in (6.55-liter) engine that was originally installed on the car is still said to be there paired with an automatic transmission, and while we’re not told if it starts or not, there’s a chance it doesn’t. After all, the car has been sitting for nearly three decades, though judging by its looks, the conditions haven’t necessarily been the worst.
Rust doesn’t seem to be a problem at a quick visual inspection based on the provided photos. Of course, you should still closely inspect everything, especially the underpinnings, before the purchase.
There are no photos with the interior, and unfortunately, we don’t know how complete the Trans Am still is after spending so many years in storage.
While the Craigslist seller didn’t provide too many details about the car, the VIN code indicates it’s a 1978 model that was fitted with a 400 4bbl engine by the workers at the Van Nuys assembly plant in California.
So how much is this Trans Am really worth? The Craigslist seller says $14,000, and you can inspect the car in person in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Unfortunately, a ’78 Trans Am in mint condition with everything still original costs a small fortune, so the next best option is to get an old unrestored model and work on it until it reverts to the glory it deserves.
The example that we have here could be one of the Trans Ams helping you do this, as according to the Craigslist ad, it’s an all original and unrestored model. The car hasn’t been started in over 26 years, the seller claims, so it goes without saying you shouldn’t expect anything in mint condition under the hood.
On the other hand, the 400-cu in (6.55-liter) engine that was originally installed on the car is still said to be there paired with an automatic transmission, and while we’re not told if it starts or not, there’s a chance it doesn’t. After all, the car has been sitting for nearly three decades, though judging by its looks, the conditions haven’t necessarily been the worst.
Rust doesn’t seem to be a problem at a quick visual inspection based on the provided photos. Of course, you should still closely inspect everything, especially the underpinnings, before the purchase.
There are no photos with the interior, and unfortunately, we don’t know how complete the Trans Am still is after spending so many years in storage.
While the Craigslist seller didn’t provide too many details about the car, the VIN code indicates it’s a 1978 model that was fitted with a 400 4bbl engine by the workers at the Van Nuys assembly plant in California.
So how much is this Trans Am really worth? The Craigslist seller says $14,000, and you can inspect the car in person in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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